However, Sheng Shicai was not able to completely eliminate some opposition shili in Xinjiang (mainly Ma Zhongying's remaining 36th Division and some separatist shili in southern Xinjiang) at this time, the foundation of his rule was not solid, and his tyranny was deeply resented by the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, so the disciplined Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army was immediately warmly welcomed by the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang after entering Xinjiang (the separatists in southern Xinjiang were naturally different, but they did not dare to take the initiative to provoke before the Red Army had dispersed). ）。 What's more, in terms of combat effectiveness, how can the New Western Route Army, which can already be called the first-rate powerhouse in China, be able to compete with the rabble under the command of Sheng Shicai? In just over a month since the New Western Route Army left Lanzhou, Sheng Shicai's rule was completely collapsed, and most of his army and the advanced weapons and equipment sold or sent by the Soviets became the trophies of the Red Army

According to later statistics, after the New West Route Army entered Xinjiang, a total of prisoners of war were converted (only those who were incorporated into the Red Army were included, and those who were dismissed or reformed through labor were not counted.) More than 8,000 people seized more than 10,000 rifles of various types, more than 500 light and heavy machine guns, more than 200 artillery pieces (including mortars), 15 tanks, 12 aircraft, more than 100 automobiles, thousands of tons of ammunition, and tens of thousands of barrels of fuel

After discovering that the Soviet Union actually supported the warlords and fought with them, the whole of the New Western Route Army was indignant, and the great men in Yan'an slapped the table on the spot when they learned about it, and the officers and men of the Red Army, who were already very dissatisfied with the Soviet Union's bias towards the Kuomintang side in the Xi'an peace talks, became more and more disgusted with the Soviet Union and the pro-Soviet faction in the party, and this paved the way for the rectification movement that was several years earlier than in history

Although he was very dissatisfied with the "big brother's" interference in China's internal affairs, if it weren't for this, he wouldn't have been able to seize so many good things, Wang Zhen, who had never even had enough rifles in his subordinates before entering Xinjiang, saw those cannons, tanks and planes, and his eyes were like a pervert seeing a beautiful woman, but Fang Yongle, who was born in the Red Third Front Army, is now well-informed. Although he was several years younger than Wang Zhen, he looked much calmer, and he thought for a while. Asked the telegraph to send a telegram to Luoyang, asking if the Third Front Army wanted tanks and planes, Wang Zhendeng was anxious, "Political commissar." I know you're from the three fronts, but they all have so many tanks and planes."

"Our old chief (referring to Hu Weidong) said in his lecture that airplanes and tanks should be used intensively to achieve good results, so if we keep planes and tanks for our own use. It was much less valuable than having them merge into the flying regiments and armored brigades of the three fronts. Fang Yongle explained with a smile, "In addition, I have a feeling that we will not return to the old army, and we may not even have the opportunity to participate in the Anti-Japanese War in the future, and it is a waste to leave these heavy equipment in our hands!" ”

Wang Zhen's face became solemn when he heard this, "Yes." This place in Xinjiang is not peaceful."

It is worth mentioning. Fang Yongle: The planes and tanks they captured were the most Haode models in the Soviet Union at present, including 6 I-16 monoplane fighters (the most Haode fighters on Shijie in 35-38 years) and 6 SB-2 light bombers (although the name is more painful, this kind of bomber was quite fast at the time). The 15 tanks are all the most Haodet 26 light tanks in the Soviet Union at the moment (it is said to be a light tank, and the armor is thicker than the Devil's Type 89 "medium tank"), although the number is not very large. Moreover, the mixing of Japanese-style weapons with Soviet-style weapons will increase the pressure on logistics to some extent, but they are all first-class advanced equipment at present. Therefore, Gao Zhihang and Hu Lian, who received these treasures, are still very happy...,

During this period, the Xi'an peace talks were full of twists and turns. Under the persuasion of his wife Song Meiling and others, Lao Jiang reluctantly agreed to most of the conditions put forward by the Red Party and Zhang Yang. But on the issue of when to release Lao Jiang, Zhou Gong, Zhang Xueliang and Yang Hucheng had great differences, among which Zhang Xueliang insisted on releasing Jiang as soon as possible, and the peace talks could continue after Jiang returned. Zhang Xueliang did this in order to save face and confess to the whole country his selfless mind of launching military advice to the whole country with his righteous act of bearing the guilt of Jing and asking for justice, so as to realize the situation of the whole country unanimously resisting Japan under the leadership of Chiang. Zhou Gong only got the news afterwards and hurried to the airport, but the plane had already taken off. As a result, as soon as Lao Jiang arrived in Nanjing, he ordered Zhang Xueliang to be placed under house arrest (Note 1), and the officers and soldiers in the northeast of southern Shaanxi immediately exploded when they learned about it.

After receiving an urgent telegram from Zhou Gong, Taizu of Yan'an instructed Zhou Gong to make solemn representations to the Nanjing government on behalf of the Red Party, demanding that Lao Jiang release him immediately, and at the same time ordered Xu Haidong's Red 15th Army, Lanzhou's Red Fourth Front Army, which had been restored to 30,000 troops by accepting prisoners of war (in fact, the combat effectiveness in this state is very problematic, but it was not intended to fight, but it was a bluff and scary), and more than 60,000 people of the Eighth Army of the Red Third Front Army, which had withdrawn to Luoyang after the peace talks began. These three armies, totaling more than 100,000 people, were required to immediately advance to Xi'an from three directions to deter the Central Army that wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. As a result, seeing the huge momentum of the Red Army, Yang Hucheng, who was worried that he would be retaliated against by Lao Jiang like Zhang Xueliang, actually threw his heart directly into the Red Army

Note 1: Hu Weidong's message did not remind the central government to take precautions against this matter, on the one hand, it is difficult to explain how he can have such an accurate Yujian, and on the other hand, if Zhang Xueliang's imprisonment is properly used, it will be more beneficial to the Red Army than to prevent this from happening. As for whether the central authorities can seize this opportunity, Hu Weidong believes that even if he does not remind himself, the great man will not miss the opportunity; in history, the Red Army did not make a big move because its strength was not strong at that time, and it could not eat many people in a short period of time, and under the threat of the superior strength of the Central Army, it must also take self-preservation as the primary goal, and if the troops invested are insufficient, the natural harvest will be much smaller, but the current Red Army is far from being comparable to the more than 30,000 people in history (to be continued). If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )